Santa Monica Wins Award for Its Wellbeing IndexMay 23, 2019 -- Santa Monica was the only U.S. city to win the first NewCities award for wellbeing, a concept officials have been incorporating into local policies and trying to explain to residents.

Local Choreographers Take Their Art to the BeachMay 21, 2019 -- Those fascinated by the art of dance can catch local choreographers going through their creative motions Tuesday, June 18, through Sunday, June 23, at the Annenberg Community Beach House.

Santa Monica Conservancy Announces 2019 Award WinnersMay 20, 2019 -- A redesigned diner that stands at what was once the end of Route 66 and the city's latest historic district are among the winners of this year's Historic Preservation Awards, the Santa Monica Conservancy announced Monday.

Old Sycamore Triggers Citywide Tree OrdinanceMay 15, 2019 -- Worried it might be missing the forest for the tree, the Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday voted to allow a lone sycamore to remain while staff crafts a tree ordinance for the entire city.

Traffic Crackdown to Include E-Scooter RidersMay 10, 2019 -- In addition to citing bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians who violate traffic laws, Santa Monica police on Friday will be pulling over e-scooter riders for the first time.